Cheaper alternatives to Youri Tielemans
CM/CDMAston Villa · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitYouri Tielemans's profile ↗
Youri Tielemans is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Aston Villa in the Premier League, with 25 appearances and 4 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Tielemans, consider Pascal Groß from Brighton & Hove Albion, Edu Expósito from Espanyol, or Pepelu from Valencia, all of whom have a fit score of 85/100 and are valued significantly lower, at €2m, €4m, and €7m respectively.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 91 | 85 |
| 2 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 91 | 85 |
| 3 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 92 | 85 |
| 4 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 89 | 85 |
| 5 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KV Kortrijk | 26 | €2.6m | 90 | 84 |
| 6 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 89 | 84 |
| 7 | Lucas Da Cunhasimilar↗ | Como | 25 | €18m | 89 | 84 |
| 8 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €2.7m | 89 | 83 |
| 11 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 86 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Youri Tielemans
≈ 100% Youri Tielemans · strong: Accurate crosses, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Touches /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Youri Tielemans · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Youri Tielemans · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Youri Tielemans?
Pascal Groß (Brighton & Hove Albion) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €2.3m with a 85/100 match to Youri Tielemans.
Who is the best-value alternative to Youri Tielemans?
Pascal Groß offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €2.3m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Youri Tielemans?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Youri Tielemans's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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